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West Fairview

Pennsylvania · 1,282 residents · 0.322 sq mi
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West Fairview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,282
+2%since 2009
from 1,263 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,981 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 3,922 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2009
from 35.3 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Fairview
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,146
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $40,990 in 2009
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,164
+7%since 2009
from $19,786 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $104,400 in 2009
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $764 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(222)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,159)
Black3.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(49)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(251)
Diversity Score
20
+11%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

West Fairview, Pennsylvania has about 1,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Fairview, Pennsylvania earns about $39,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Fairview, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Fairview, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Fairview, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of people in West Fairview, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Fairview, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Fairview, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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